Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
Jason Priestley | ... | Roy Darpinian | |
Gabriel Olds | ... | Ned Bleuer | |
Jerry O'Connell | ... | Scott Foreman | |
Joe Pantoliano | ... | Harvey Darpinian | |
Steve Railsback | ... | Roy's Father | |
Kurt Fuller | ... | Arturo Gallo | |
Stephen Tobolowsky | ... | Antonio Gallo | |
Emily Warfield | ... | Becky O'Brien | |
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Michael Quill | ... | Photographer |
Leslie Wing | ... | Ned's Mother | |
Blake McIver Ewing | ... | 6-Year-Old Ned | |
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Michael David Kaye | ... | 6-Year-Old Scott |
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Sean Fitzgerald | ... | 6-Year-Old Roy |
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Maggie Simman | ... | 6-Year-Old Becky |
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Elizabeth Quill | ... | Howdy Doody Mom |
Like many adolescent boys, Roy Darpinian had the hots for movie divas, and one in particular was his wet dream as half of America's in the 1950s: Marilyn Monroe. The difference is, one summer holiday he actually decided to enlist his spineless buddies, Scott Foreman and Ned Bleuer, to actually drive all the way to Hollywood and make as many desperate attempts as it takes to meet her or get arrested trying, and no setback or embarrassment (even publicly bare-ass) can stop or distract him. Against all odds, he finally even got a chance to help her... Written by KGF Vissers
Jason Priestley as box office draw? Get real! If his "career" hadn't already been dead, this "effort" definitely would have killed it.
The story here is that of three childhood buddies and their infatuation with Marilyn Monroe, told in flash backs. Nice 1950s & 60s "Americana", complete with golden oldie tunes, fashions, movie clips, cars and other period gimmicks. Other than the "time travel" perks, there's not much to see.
A perpetually cigarette-smoking, baby-faced Priestly becomes annoying. The "tough guy" image of his character reminds us of the equally unbelievable Prince in "Purple Rain". This is no "Stand By Me", so be prepared for a disappointment.